London to Amsterdam flight path: LHR to AMS

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Amsterdam. The right side wins narrowly because the London skyline glimpse during departure is more visually striking and recognizable than anything seen on the left, even though the Amsterdam approach on the left adds some late-flight interest.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Eastbound departures out of Heathrow typically swing south of central London before settling on course, giving right-side passengers a brief but clear view of the Thames and the City skyline during the climb. It's the only real 'wow' moment on an otherwise flat route. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, The Shard, London Eye.

When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Schiphol from the north, the final turn onto the runway puts Amsterdam's compact city center and the IJ waterway on the left side, while the right side mostly shows flat polder farmland. The patchwork of canals and reclaimed land is the most distinctive feature of this otherwise low-relief approach. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city center and canals, IJ waterway, polder farmland grid, distant North Sea coastline.

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Schiphol (AMS) takes 1h15m.

Southern North Sea crossing between the Thames Estuary/Kent coast and the Dutch coastline near IJmuiden; mostly open water with no landmarks at cruise altitude